Pasta and Entrees

Sun-Dried Tomato & Walnuts Tossed with Penne Pasta

Ingredient List: 

8 ounces penne pasta
2 cloves pressed garlic
1/3 cup lightly toasted, chopped walnuts
3/4 cup minced, bottled sun-dried tomatoes, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon basil
8 ounces extra-firm tofu
Salt, to taste

Directions: 
In a large saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions.
As the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Place the pressed garlic in a large bowl. Add the walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes, oil and basil. Mash in the tofu and mix well with a spoon.
When the pasta is ready, drain, and add to the mixture in large bowl. Toss all ingredients until pasta is well-coated. Pour onto a platter and serve at room temperature or chilled.Read more

Stacked Enchilada Bake

Ingredient List: 

6 – 8 inch whole wheat tortillas
1 pound lean ground beef
1 – 16 ounce can fat-free refried beans
1 – 1.25 ounce package chili or taco seasoning mix
1 cup water
1 – 8 ounce can tomato sauce
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

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Spicy Mint Chicken

Ingredient List: 

1/4 cup cracked wheat cereal
1/2 cup boiling water
2 large red tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cinnamon stick
2 small bay leaves
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/16 teaspoon cinnamon
1/16 teaspoon nutmeg
1/16 teaspoon mace
1/16 teaspoon cloves

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Spaghetti Pizza

Ingredient List: 

1/2 pound lean ground turkey, beef or pork
1 medium clove garlic, peeled and minced
6 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 egg, beaten
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded, part-skim mozzarella

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Smoked Salmon with Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredient List: 

8 ounces angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced thin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon dried dill or 1 teaspoon fresh dill
½ cup Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
4 ounces smoked salmon

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Sesame Shrimp Noodles w/Asian Garlic Bread

Ingredient List: 

 

8 ounces linguini
1/2 pound (2 cups) shitake mushrooms or button mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas, frozen
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deviened (about 30 shrimp)
Cooking spray
Sesame Noodle Sauce:
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh, peeled and grated or 1/4 teaspoon dry ginger
2 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, sprinkle over top of finished dish

Asian Garlic Bread:
1 loaf French style Bread
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese chili sauce
2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
3 teaspoons fresh chives, minced

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Quiche Linguine

Ingredient List: 

1/2 pound Italian sausage
1 large tomato, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, diced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
3 ounces linguine or spinach fettucine
1 sheet puff pastry
4 large eggs, beaten
5 cups half and half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
Butcher wrapping paper to cover bottom of 9” X 9” baking pan

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Pasta, Shrimp & Cheese Bake

Ingredient List: 

12 ounces angel hair pasta
2 eggs
1 cup fat-free milk
3/4 cup (8 ounces) plain low-fat yogurt
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
1 teaspoon dried, crushed basil
1 teaspoon dried, crushed oregano leaves
1 - 16 ounce jar mild, thick and chunky salsa
3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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Oriental Sesame Noodles

Ingredient List: 

12 ounces Oriental wheat noodles
2 tablespoons sesame oil
4 large boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into strips
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 head bok choy, w/stems removed or cabbage leaves, cut into strips
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 cup roasted cashews, optional
1 teaspoon salt, optional

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Mediterranean Pizza

Ingredient List: 

15-inch basil and sun-dried tomato pizza crust
1/2 cup pesto sauce
6 ounces feta cheese
6 ounce jar canned artichokes, drained and cut in half
1/3 cup canned sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut in strips
1/2 cup chopped calameta olives or ripe, black olives

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F.

Spread pesto sauce over crust. Sprinkle on feta cheese. Add artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and olives. Bake for 15 minutes or until heated through.

Servings: 10 slices
Calories/Serving: 260
Nutrition: Each slice provides approximately: 260 calories, 10 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 13 g fat (5 g saturated), 19 mg cholesterol, 80 mcg folate, 3 mg iron, 608 mg sodium.

Source: Wheat Foods Council

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